I am a countdown where the winner comes last, number one triggers no prize, and everyone cheers when nothing is left. What am I?
A New Year's countdown to midnight
During a New Year's countdown, reaching number one is just the prelude; the true celebration happens when the count reaches zero/midnight.
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